Mud Volcanoes of Gobustan in Azerbaijan

Mud Volcanoes - Gobustan, Azerbaijan is home to more than any other mud volcanoes in the world. There are more than 300 mud volcanoes in Gobustan; more than half the mud volcanoes known to exist in the entire world. The rare formations draw geologists and tourists from around the world to see the spectacles, which can shoot flames more than 15 meters long and drop prodigious amounts of mud in the process. There are also those who seek the mud volcanoes of the Baku area for their medicinal properties. The Firuz Crater, Salyan, and Gobustan are all sought-after destinations for their healing qualities, where tourists plunge themselves into the mineral-laden mud.

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The Gobustan Petroglyphs at Gobustan National Park date to 10,000 BC and have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a rare distinction bestowed only on sites deemed to possess "outstanding universal value" by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. First discovered in 1930, today the ancient cave drawings of Gobustan and its mud volcanoes draw visitors from across the globe to witness the rare mud volcano formations and ancient history which dwells in Gobustan, Azerbaijan. Gobustan is home to more than 300 mud volcanoes, more than half of the known mud volcanoes on the planet and more any other place in the world.

10 Unusual Volcanic Craters

Craters of extinct and passive volcanoes are circular depressions in the ground caused by ancient volcanic activities. It is typically a basin, circular in form within which occurs a vent (or vents). Because of their inaction these craters are mostly suffered many changes caused by atmospheric and human factors. Unusual and beautiful volcanic cones, traces of human activity, lush vegetation and colorful crater lakes are the main reasons why many tourists visit these extraordinary destinations.

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Diamond Head is the name of a volcanic tuff cone on the Hawaiian island of O?ahu. Its name was given by British sailors in the 19th century, who mistook calcite crystals embedded in the rock for diamonds. This crater is a defining feature of the view known to residents and tourists of Waikiki alike.

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The volcanic tuff cone is a United States State Monument. While part of it serves as a platform for antennas used by the U.S. government and is closed to the public, the crater's proximity to Honolulu's resort hotels and beaches makes the rest of it a popular destination. 24 more images after the break...

Coffee from an elephant's gut fills a $50 cup

 GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Thailand (AP) — In the lush hills of northern Thailand, a herd of 20 elephants is excreting some of the world's most expensive coffee.

Trumpeted as earthy in flavor and smooth on the palate, the exotic new brew is made from beans eaten by Thai elephants and plucked a day later from their dung. A gut reaction inside the elephant creates what its founder calls the coffee's unique taste. Stomach turning or oddly alluring, this is not just one of the world's most unusual specialty coffees. At $1,100 per kilogram ($500 per pound), it's also among the world's priciest. For now, only the wealthy or well-traveled have access to the cuppa, which is called Black Ivory Coffee. It was launched last month at a few luxury hotels in remote corners of the world — first in northern Thailand, then the Maldives and now Abu Dhabi — with the price tag of about $50 a serving. 05 more images after the break...

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V8 Hotel for Car Fans

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In the German city of Stuttgart is one of the most unusual hotels in the world. Its interior uses a large number of cars. A culmination of this car is a disgrace bed, retro-styled car. 17 more images after the break...

60 Years Old Bodybuilder — Andreas Kahling

An excellent collection of photos of Swedish bodybuilder named Andreas Kahling, which contains the body just in perfect shape, despite the fact that he is already 60 years old!  His plans for the near future - the competition "Master Olympia 2012". 24 more images after the break...

Interesting Historical Pictures

Charles Godfrey flies through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on his plane «Nieuport 11", 7 August 1919.

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The Floating Jail

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North American Wife Carrying Championship Event

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                             "If women didn't exist, all the money in the world would have no meaning."

~ Aristotle Onassis

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Black and White Twins Turn Seven

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The twins, who were born within a minute of each other, owe their different appearances to a one in a million combination of their parents' genes. Their mum Kylee Hodgson and dad Remi Horder both have white mothers and black fathers. 03 more images after the break...

What Breed and Mustache Say About You

16 Circle Beard

What This Says About You: That you like the idea of having facial hair, but you’re not really willing to commit completely to the idea. You’re fairly middle of the road, probably pretty boring and there’s a good chance you at least dabble with the acoustic guitar.

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Google office in Switzerland

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